Amsterdam, the Netherlands
January 24 - 26, 2007
Choice options in pension schemes have advantages as well as disadvantages for the participants. It is well known that participants often do not understand the choices imposed on them and have difficulties in taking adequate decisions. On the other hand participants of pension schemes are heterogeneous in many respects. Some prefer to retire early with lower entitlements, others prefer to work longer and receive additional pension income. Some participants have contributed for many years but others have not. Some participants have additional assets (real estate, partner income) while others have not.
These pro’s and con’s of options to choose in pension agreements were discussed during the last day of a three-day conference on this topic. During the morning program professionals from the pension sector discussed current topics with researchers. The afternoon workshop and the debate were the interactive wrap up of the conference.
The kenote speakers of the workshop were: